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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,374.78 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,374.78 and 368.84 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,374.78 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,374.78 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,374.78 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 507,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,073.86/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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